A Chromebox is a small form-factor PC that runs Google's ChromeOS. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a closest alternative: it is a mini PC with an Intel processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, support for up to 2 displays through HDMI and VGA, and it lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. The Treo with Intel Core i3-1215U is the closest Thinvent match to the Chromebox's Intel Core processor series.
Google Chromebox vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Google Chromebox (Chromebox category) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core series (exact model: Not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 4 | Up to 2 (HDMI and VGA) | Up to 2 (HDMI and VGA) |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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Operating system choice: The Treo lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux™ Embedded Linux, while the Chromebox runs ChromeOS.
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Memory: The Treo with Intel Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
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Processor: The Treo has an Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores. We could not confirm the exact processor model of the Chromebox.
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Display output: The Chromebox supports up to 4 displays. The Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs, so it drives up to 2 displays.
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Storage: The Treo supports SSDs from 128 GB to 2 TB.
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Wired and wireless networking: The Treo has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port and dual-band Wi-Fi 5. We could not confirm the Chromebox's Ethernet speed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Chromebox if you want ChromeOS and the 4-display output it supports. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need Windows, Ubuntu or Linux, up to 64 GB of RAM, or a choice of operating systems on one mini PC.
